Channing -
My guess on the title card has two reasons -
1) George Reeves aka Superman is pictured.
2) Kitsch appeal - A woman in leopard skins and the title Jungle Goddess alone
is worth a look.
My 2 cents.
Glenn T.
- Original Message -
From: channinglylethomson
To: MoPo-L@LIST
As you know, I'm selling a lot of unusual items ending on Tuesday
night's EBAY auction. Two items intrigue me a great deal:
One is a title card for a film called JUNGLE GODDESS:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=360049944208
There are no bids yet but I have a TON of lo
I have a few nice posters listed in my stores. Several Buy it Now posters
and a couple of auction items from 1949 starting at $9.95.
http://stores.ebay.com/HBAs-Store_Movie-Posters_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ11
171796QQftidZ2QQtZkm
Cheers,
Brek
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Something we've all know for a long time -
Freeman rocks!
What if all the world were Free Men?
Glenn T.
- Original Message -
From: Patrick Michael Tupy
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 7:51 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY!
OMG, R
HERES ONE THAT HAUNTS ME TO THIS DAYMY SON CAME HOME FROM
MANHATTAN ONE DAY AFTER SPENDING A DAY IN CENTRAL PARK WITH MY MOTHER.
HE HAD A FAVORITE BOOK WITH HIM THAT HE TOOK WHEREVER HE WENT...THE
FIVE CHINESE BROTHERS...A FEW DAY LATER I WAS THUMBING THROUGH THE BOOK
AND FOUND A YELLOW PIECE O
OMG, Rick, you win...I don't know if there is a prize for the biggest
'one that got away', but if there is, it's yours!
So, for me, it was around 2000 when I was a neophyte Movie Poster
admirer/collector and so I was just learning
the ropes and into trying to win items on Ebay. I'd sit nervo
Wow!
That is an amazing and exciting story, Rick! I was going to write
about the mistake I made about my credit card which made me lower my
bid and lose a 'White Pongo' 3 sheet but now that you've unleashed
this great tale, my big monkeys seem so small. But I still regret
that. And I h
long story... but its back at the academy safe and sound jeff...
no worries..
and how I got it??? I just wandered upon it..
as to who it was...? have no idea...
Jeff Potokar wrote:
how did you acquire a random Oscar that you would have later been able
to offer on Ebay? and for what film
how did you acquire a random Oscar that you would have later been
able to offer on Ebay? and for what film or actor was it for?
jeff
On May 11, 2008, at 5:50 PM, Tom Martin wrote:
and I tried to sell a OscarĀ® on ebay only to have the academy
almost lynch me...:)
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I'm not sure how "wide" the range really is. Some things would be easier if
everyone was using the same nomenclature and definitions, but it's not too
difficult to translate one dealer's grades into another's.
It may be true that "one dealer's 'fine' can be VASTLY different from
another's," but s
wow Rick that made my heart cringe...:) gsh.. great story.
I have so damn many that Got away its hard to think of ones that I
actually got to keep. and sell . :)
heres a few of my classics one day the phone rings and it was Dick
Smith's son ( Dick Smith did exorsist special effect
Rick -
That's one helluva story!
Glenn
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY!
About 25 years ago, there was an ad in a Pennysaver-type weekly paper h
About 25 years ago, there was an ad in a Pennysaver-type weekly paper here
in L.A. for a "Frankenstein 7 Foot Statue" being sold for $75. I would check
the paper every week religiously when it came out on Thursdays and
immediately call if anything sounded promising. On this particular T
"There was this German 24 sheet for the original Frankenstein.
And it was as gothic as a frame from Caligari -
Went sold or even unsold for $150 as I remember -"
24 Sheet? Must reside in Texas somewhere... Hmmm I wonder...
But it does give one pause as to wonder where it's been all this time
The night is bitter
The stars have lost their glitter
etc
K.
On May 11, 2008, at 3:55 PM, Alan Adler wrote:
Once when I first came to Hollywood in the late 1970's...
I was broke, of course, and living off burritos -
(Paid for with movie posters - I might add.)
I went to a Sotheby's auction,
Hi, Everyone,
I have about 45 Auctions Closing WITHIN 4 TO 5 HOURS, including MANY
FIRST TIME LISTED Posters on CLASSIC TITLES and even more 2 And 3 posters FOR
THE PRICE OF ONE BARGAINS! If you have an extra minute, please take a look!
Link to ALL auctions and partial list is bel
Once when I first came to Hollywood in the late 1970's...
I was broke, of course, and living off burritos -
(Paid for with movie posters - I might add.)
I went to a Sotheby's auction, I think -
Long before movie posters really showed their face at such events -
There was this German 24 sheet fo
Mope friends -
I just lost out on a lobby card that would have filled a gap in my collection.
Not a drastic loss but it would have been nice to have.
It got me wondering about stories on the one that got away.
Anyone care to share?
Glenn T.
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Hi, Mopoers!
I've just updated Posteropolis with over 40 posters and lobby cards featuring
major Hollywood stars in classic films! Classic dramas, musicals, comedies and
animation!
Go to www.posteropolis.com and click on What's New to check them all out!
Among the titles you'll find:
a.. Bla
And I have given you a bid on it. I am happy to own this poster and
re-sell it - WITH FULL
DISCLOSURE - AND FULL SCRUPLES FULLY INTACT!!!
Kirby
On May 11, 2008, at 11:01 AM, David Lieberman wrote:
Since Michael has brought it up...
yes, the bottom piece is separated.and we could h
More to come!
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Since Michael has brought it up...
yes, the bottom piece is separated.and we could have easily taped it.
Other than thatthis insert is in really fantastic shape!
_http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350052707244_
(http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll
For Sale at www.posteropolis.com:
Lawrence of Arabia original release Style D 1-sheet.
Condition: Near Mint to Mint!
Price: $120.00
Shipping: $8 to the US and Canada, insurance included. $15 to the UK and Europe.
Picture:
http://posteropolis.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_
i could write pages on this topic but bottom line i don't think
the variability in grading is very detrimental as long as the piece
most importantly is accurately described and the piece is returnable,
as most of the reputable sellers do and allow. newbies are always going
to be frustrated but the
on ebay presently, a very honorable seller has an insert that looks nearly
perfect. the description states, however, that the bottom fold it is
completely separated. (honest seller with full disclosure)
i own this 1940s beautiful insert for an awesome film and great cast with
great artw
Most hobbies have a pretty rigid set of condition grades, usually on a
number scale with two digits (i.e., 77, or 9.8). But only a few dealers in
our hobby use any number grades, and when they do it is almost always a
single digit (the Warren scale), which usually can be pretty much equated to
the
I am looking for 8x10 stills, large or small collections. I will consider
purchasing, or I have thousands of movie posters for trade.
I am looking for a broad range of material from movies, tv, celebrities,
portraits, etc.
Even if you don't want to sell or trade contact me, perhaps we co
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